Awaab's Law Phase 2: what changes from 30 November 2026

Awaab's Law Phase 2: what changes from 30 November 2026On 13 July 2026 the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published its guidance for Phase 2 of Awaab's Law. From 30 November 2026, when the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 come into force, the fixed investigation and repair timescales extend well beyond damp and mould.Hazards in scope from 30 November 2026

Damp and mould (in scope since Phase 1, 27 October 2025)

Excess cold and excess heat

Falls (on the level, on stairs and between levels)

Structural collapse

Fire and explosions

Electrical hazards

Domestic hygiene (including personal hygiene and food safety)

All emergency hazards (other than overcrowding) remain in scope. In Phase 3, government intends to extend the regulations to all remaining HHSRS hazards, apart from overcrowding.The timescales do not changeEmergency hazards: investigate and make safe within 24 hours. Significant hazards: investigate within 10 working days, written summary to the tenant within 3 working days of the investigation concluding, relevant safety work within 5 working days, and supplementary preventative work started within 5 working days or, where that is not possible, within 12 weeks. Where safety work cannot be completed in time, the landlord must secure suitable alternative accommodation at its own expense.Awaab's Law explained → · Awaab's Law training for housing teams →